Winner of the 2021 Frank Basile Emerging Stories Fellowship
Sponsored by Frank and Katrina Basile

Mary Jo Huff takes you on the adventures of a football momma. A diamond-in-the-rough hit the field as a lowly walk-on. He was blessed with speed, jaw-locking determination and the opportunity to prove his ability. Some higher power created a place for this football player on Coach Bill Mallory’s team. The view from row 20 on the 50-yard line lasted for five wonderful, eventful years.

Mary Jo Huff is a multi-award-winning author, educator, keynote speaker, teaching artist and storyteller. She travels the country sharing her passion for language and literacy connecting with children of all ages, using puppets, props, music and movement to encourage others to tell their story.